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SL51 RUD

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 RUD
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 115,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,389 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,691 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 103,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 96,269 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between brake calliper and flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between brake calliper and flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,466 miles

Exhaust leaking slightly from joint on offside

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust leaking slightly from joint on offside

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 82,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,328 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,600 miles

slight movement/wear in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2009 29,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight free play into steering rack both sides

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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SL51 RUD is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL51 RUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL51 RUD is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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